For many youngsters, the first strong attraction can feel incredibly powerful. The excitement, constant thoughts, and emotional intensity can easily be mistaken for true love.
But infatuation often focuses on how someone makes us feel right now. True love takes time — it grows through understanding, respect, trust, patience, shared values, and seeing each other realistically. When infatuation is mistaken for love, youngsters may make important decisions too quickly.
This does not mean young love is not real. It simply means strong feelings deserve time — a conversation many young adults find helpful to have through individual counselling before making life-changing decisions.
“Take time to know the person — not just the feeling.
— R Trainers and Motivators